De Lapide Philosophorum (Philosophers Stone)

First, the matter of the stone must be carefully considered. original: "Primum materia lapidis diligenter cō-siderāda."

...wood were added to a fire, which revives the almost extinguished coals and causes them to burn clearly and brightly once again. From this, one can specifically conclude that the matter original: "materia" of such a balsam original: "Balsami" is of great importance, since it must and should have a special harmony original: "harmoniam." In Paracelsian medicine, "harmony" refers to a sympathetic correspondence between the chemical properties of a remedy and the vital forces of the human body. with the human body. This allows its operation original: "operation" to be carried out in such a way that the human body is protected from all harmful accidents or side effects that such matter might otherwise cause.

Things to be considered regarding the Stone: I. Matter. II. Preparation. III. Use. original: "In lapide confide-randa. I. Materia. II. Prepa-ratio. III. Vsus."

Therefore, it is not only the preparation original: "preparation" of the Stone original: "Lapidis" or balsam that is important; above all, the correct matter must be recognized as being useful for the task. Then, it must be properly prepared and used with understanding and reason, so that such medicine original: "medicin" has the power to purge original: "purgieren." In this context, to "purge" was to cleanse the body of "superfluities" or toxins that were believed to cause disease. all filth original: "sordes" of the blood and other excess fluids, and can grant health in place of sickness.

Because of this, a true physician original: "medicus" must have a good conscience, and not [aim for]